Scripture Memorisation

Doers of Evil WarnedPsalm 119:115

Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

A Word on Worship

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Hymn 5: Command Thy Blessing From Above*

Invocation & Gloria Patri*

Responsive Scripture Reading* Isaiah 42:1-25

Hymn 40: God the Omnipotent

Collection of Offerings

Doxology & Prayer*

Hymn 65: And Can It Be That I Should Gain?

Scripture Memorisation

Pastoral Prayer Sermon Pastor Prabhudas Koshy

“God’s Beloved Servant’s Mission” Matthew 12:14-21

Hymn 100: He Lifted Me*

Benediction & Threefold Amen*

Our God is to be praised, for He has not despised nor abhorred us in our wretched conditions. He has shown great mercy to save, sanctify and strengthen us. His compassion towards us ceases not; His mercies are new every morning (cf. Lamentations 3:22-23). His pity towards us has been like that of a gracious and generous father (cf. Psalm 103:13; Matthew 6:32). So, let us exalt Him with thanksgiving, and by renewing our faith in Him and submitting to His glorious counsels.

Order of Worship

Today, 16 October 2016 Next Lord’s Day, 23 October 20169.00 – 10.00am CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR

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Elder Alan ChoyPr Daniel LimGan Sze HueyTay Soo ThianMaggie HoCayson Chok & Jonah So

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Gan Chin HwiPr Daniel LimAngeline WongRoscelle LimRose Chua Ah MoeyJohn Peh & Lawrence Ng

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Dn Low Boon SiangPastor KoshyDorcas Koshy, EllyzabethCornelius Koshy, Stephen YapJason Low, Low Chip HungMarcus Lim, John PehSally LumCrew No. 3Carolyn KoshyYeo Geok Hien, Chairine ChayadiJolyne Cho, Lena ChanElder Mah Chin Kwang, (Lok Qian Hui)Pawa Mong Jee, (Priscilla Toon)Dn Lok Kwok Wah

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Greeter:AV Ministry:Flowers:Refreshments:

Junior Worship:

Eld Mah Chin KwangPastor KoshyChloe Pawa, Jasmine LowNg Kwan Teng, Marcus PehTheodore Wang, Danial WongDavid Ng, Chan Tuck WhyeViolet QuekCrew No. 4Lee Kim LeiCatherine Choy, Lok Qian HuiMary Chan, Karen QuekDorothy Ng, (Lok Qian Hui)Melissa Mah, (Sally Lum)Pr Samson Hutagalung

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Eric DelinaPr Dennis KabingueDuaine KabingueAnthony EvangelistaDaryl Kabingue

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487 Bedok South Ave 2Arvind PawaPr Kelvin Lim

Venue:English Speaker:Dialect Speaker:

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Prabhudas Koshy

16 October 2016

Since July, 35 students of theology have been meeting on Wednesday nights to study “Soteriology” as part of the Gethsemane Bible Institute Online classes. (By the way, this is the 3rd in the series of GBI’s Systematic Theology classes). I am happy to report that all the students come with tremendous enthusiasm and give themselves to learning.

Soteriology is the study of the Scriptural doctrine of salvation. This division of theology deals with a keen study of God’s provision of salvation for sinners through Jesus Christ and all salvific blessings He offers to those who trust in Christ. Topics, such as Election, Atonement, Substitution, Propitiation, Expiation, Satisfaction, Forgiveness, Limited Atonement, Effective Call / Irresistible Grace, External Call, Internal Call, Regeneration, Repentance

and Saving Faith, Justification, Reconciliation, Adoption, Sanctification, Glorification, are studied.

It is really thankworthy that as the students grow in the knowledge of the biblical doctrines, not only their doubts, questions, lack of clarity and misunderstandings are driven away, but their spiritual fervour and devotion to the Lord have also increased enormously.

During last Wednesday’s class, the students responded with much delight to the Scriptural truths they learned thus far. The topic of study was God’s effectual calling of a sinner to Himself through the general Gospel call via Christians’ presentation of the Gospel (cf. Romans 10:14-15). They were asked how they would pray for the effectiveness of their personal and collective

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evangelistic efforts. They were encouraged to think of the truths that they have learned and make them their prayers. Remarkably, the students (one after another) shared about 20 or more prayer points that they would include in their prayers for evangelism. At the end of the class, some testified that they had never realised how profound and solemn their prayers for evangelism can be when they pray with clear and sound knowledge of divine truths.

Certainly, the deeper knowledge of God’s Word enables God’s people to pray with understanding of His Will and with earnestness. I would like to share some of the prayer points that we have discussed in GBI so that you can be strengthened in your prayers for the work of the Gospel.

Praise God for:1. Praise God for His rich grace towards

sinners, and provision of Jesus Christ as our great Saviour.

2. Thank God for the wonderful Gospel and the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Pray for:3. Take and use me as a Gospel channel each

day.4. Lead me to (or send to me) Thy elect people

who have not yet known the Lord Jesus Christ, that they may be led to the knowledge and belief of the Gospel.

5. Grant me open doors to declare the truths of Christ.

6. Grant me the Spirit’s empowerment to do the work of evangelism.

7. Remove all fear and anxiety and grant me boldness to present the Gospel.

8. Grant me courage and an unashamed spirit when I will be scorned at or opposed or even persecuted for witnessing for Christ.

9. Soften (or open) the hearts that are hardened (or blinded) by sin and Satan.

10. Fill me with wisdom to answer questions and doubts of those whom I reach out to.

11. Fill my mouth with proper words to declare the Gospel truths faithfully and effectively.

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12. Grant me humility in my conduct and preaching.

13. Endue me with perseverance in my efforts to bring the Gospel to others.

14. Grant me a fearless spirit to rebuke sin and unbelief.

15. Grant me patience to explain the truths of the Gospel to those who ask about them.

16. Grant me compassion and love for sinners, that I may be ever willing to preach the Gospel.

17. Keep me from pride and self-dependence as I go about witnessing.

18. Prevent me from perverting the Gospel.19. Protect and guide me away from sinful

temptations, that I may be a holy and clean vessel for the Lord.

20. Deliver me from Satan’s hindrances.21. Remove all obstacles, interruptions,

interferences, and other problems that could prevent evangelistic efforts.

22. Provide safe journey, good weather, good atmosphere, etc.

23. Pray for evangelistic materials, like good tracts.

24. Bestow upon the listener the Holy Spirit’s (not man’s) working and conviction.

25. Grant understanding of the Gospel, repentance and true faith.

26. Grant new believers illumination to behold the Glory of Christ and His Salvific Work.

27. Grant readiness and power to those who repent and believe to turn away from sinful lifestyles.

28. Grant new converts the joy of salvation.29. Pray that more labourers may be called,

equipped and sent to the harvest field near home and far away.

30. Pray that in all our Gospel attempts, Christ’s Name may be exalted.

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A Brief Life of TroubleJob 14:1-2

“Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a

shadow, and continueth not.”

Prabhudas Koshy

The Bible often teaches us to consider the fact that life is short. Death is real and it can come upon anyone at any

time, as God has appointed it (cf. Hebrews 9:27). Not only old folks die, even children also die.

There is nothing to be proud about ourselves and what we have. Whether we be rich or poor, all alike will die. Likewise, the educated and uneducated also die. The brevity of life and certainty of death are real to all. Many children have been snatched away by death. Youths also are not spared. We see the tombstones of many youths in our graveyards. Even if a man lives to a ripe old age, life to him appears as very brief. Like the beautiful leaves and flowers on the trees that fall to the ground and perish, man’s life also comes to an end.

This short life that we have on earth is also “full of trouble”. From childhood to old age, everyone will face many troubles. Let us, therefore, be humble and seek the LORD for salvation, help and hope beyond death. Only Jesus Christ can give us the hope of a blissful life after death. Jesus said in John 11:25, “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live”. Children, be sure that you trust the Lord Jesus and follow Him. In this brief and burdensome life, Christ alone is our joy and hope.Illustration by Melissa Neo

“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that

there shall not be room enough to receive it.” Malachi 3:10

Pastoral VisitationCenTRAl/SouTh ReGIon

Date: 28th Oct 2016, 8.00pmVenue: Home of Dn & Mrs Francis Lee

35 Moonbeam Terrace Singapore 277308

Gethsemane FiliPino FellowshiP

15th anniVersaryCombined with english Service

Lord’s Day, 30 Oct 2016, 10.30amSpeaker: Pastor Prabhudas Koshy

In thanksgiving to our God for 15 years of Gethsemane Filipino Fellowship.

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ColleCtionsLORD’S DAY on 9 October 2016

Tithes: 2,364.00Offerings: 9,489.45; PHP1,500.00Bldg Fund (Project): 200.00; 200.00; 100.00Designated Gifts: Bible Witness 400.00; 100.00; 50.00; TGCM (local) 500.00; 160.00; 50.00; GBI (local) 50.00; Ephrem (Ethiopia) 150.00; Sujith Samuel 100.00; Kenneth Wong 200.00

NON-SUNDAY GIFTGeneral Fund: 3,000.00; 400.00; 400.00Bible Witness: 200.00; 100.00TGCM (local): 500.00

SPECIAL FUND UPDATE(as of 9 October 2016)

Building Fund (Project): $2,052,402.20

NON-SUNDAY GIFTBldg Fund 2015: 2,000.00; 500.00; 500.00; 985.00General Fund: 200.00Bible Witness: 100.00TGCM (local): 100.00

Gethsemane younG Adults’ Fellowship

Topic: Love God and Love ManDate & Time: Fri, 21 Oct 2016, 7.30pm

(Dinner provided by host)Speaker: Pastor Koshy

Chairperson: Bro Anthony EvangelistaVenue: Home of Dn & Mrs Low Boon Siang

Blk 686C Jurong West Central 1, #14-158, Singapore 643686

GethsemAne Adults’ FellowshiP

Topic: Book Study of ColossiansDate & Time: Sat, 22 Oct at 4.00pm

Speaker: Pastor KoshyChairman: Bro Benny Skariah

Venue: Home of Mr & Mrs Benny Skariah Blk 690D Woodlands Drive 75, #04-190

Singapore 734690(Transport from Admiralty MRT station at 3.40pm. Pls contact Dn

Kelvin Lim @ 8268 2828)A concurrent separate programme will

be catered for children aged 4-12.

NON-SUNDAY GIFT

Bldg Fund (Project): 200.00Designated Gifts: Bible Witness 1,100.00; Pastor Koshy 300.00

Gethsemane younG mothers’ Fellowship

Topic: What is Expected of a Father in Taking Care of Children?Speaker: Pastor Koshy

Chairperson: Sis Fidelia MahDate & Time: Fri, 28 Oct, 4-6pmVenue: Home of Sis Merisa Teong

15 Ah Soo Garden, Singapore 539971Please email any questions related to the above topic to

gethsemaneyoungmothers@gmail.com before the next meeting.

GyaF retreat“Dead Yet Speaketh”

Speaker: Rev Quek Suan YewDate & Time: Sat, 29 Oct 2016,

10.00am-5.00pmVenue: City Beach Resort

8 Port Road, Singapore 117540Pick-up time at Labrador Park MRT

station at 9.30amnote: Sign up early at the reception

table or use online registration.Christmas GosPel

ConCert24th DeCember 2016Saturday, 7.30pm-9.30pm

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)

Those who have taken tickets for friends who declined their invitation, are advised to return their tickets to

Dn Lok Kwok Wah. This would enable others to participate.

Time & Place of Worship10.30am

Level 5 Auditorium Singapore Post Centre

10 Eunos Road 8 Singapore 408600

(next to Paya Lebar MRT station)

Prayer Hotline8138 8139

SMS or WhatsApp your prayer item

Our Office510 Geylang Road, #02-06

Singapore 389466 Tel: 6741 1910 Fax: 6741 1016

Our Websitesgethsemanebpc.com

biblewitness.com

Our PastorPastor Prabhudas Koshy

Mobile: 9001 1119 Email: pastor.gbpc@gmail.com

Our SessionPastor Prabhudas Koshy Elder Mah Chin Kwang

Elder Alan Choy Elder Ng Poh Kok

Deacon Daniel Lim Deacon Lok Kwok Wah

Deacon Kelvin Lim Deacon Francis Lee

Deacon Low Boon Siang

Please stay back after worship to join us for:

Refreshments & Fellowship 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Bible Study (Adults, Youths & Children) 1.30pm – 3.00pm

Post-Worship Activities

Weekly Activities

Tuesday Campus Bible Study 1.30pm – 2.30pm @ NAFA

Tuesday night Bible Study & Prayer 8.00pm @ L5 Auditorium, SingPost Centre

Wednesday lunch hour Bible Study 1.00pm @ Bible Witness Bookroom

Wednesday night GBI-online 7.45pm – 9.15pm @ TGCM

Thursday Seniors’ Ministry 11.00am (Please contact Pr Jeremiah Sim)

Friday Morning Prayer 7.45am – 8.30am @ Church Resource Centre

Friday Campus Bible Study 11.00am – 12.00pm @ SUTD

Sunday lions home Ministry For enquiry, contact Pr Jeremiah Sim

For more information, please call the church office at 6741 1910.

Bible Witness Magazine

Bible Witness Web Radio

Church Weekly

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Join us for an insightful study of God’s Word

— Adults’ Bible Class

@ 1.30pm

missionary ConFerenCe 2017Date: 5-9 June 2017 (Monday-Friday)

Venue: Hilton KuchingCamp Fees (excluding airfare):

Single $500/camperTwin-sharing $360/camperTriple-sharing $360/camper

Child (4-11) $135 (with bed)Child (4-11) $75 (without bed)Child (below 4) Free (without bed)

Participants are advised to book plane tickets on their own as soon as possible.

GethsemAne Children’s ministrYDaily Vacation Bible School

Date: 7th-8th December 2016 Time: 9.30am-3.30pm

Venue: Changi Seafront Chalet C Aloha Changi

Registration form is available at the reception table or our church website.

For any enquiry, please contactPr Kelvin Lim @ 8268 2828.

GethsemAne deFenders’ ministrY“Battle for the Bible”

Knowing the history of the church will enable us to be informed and better equipped Christians for the spiritual battles of our time. So please plan to attend.

23rd october (1.30pm – 3.30pm) “16th Century Battle for the Bible”

by Andrew Koh30th october (1.30pm – 3.30pm) “21st Century Battle for the Bible”

by Prabhudas Koshy